Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
4. Install main bearing caps. Tap main bearing caps with a brass hammer to seat caps properly.
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing cap adjusting screws must be bottomed on main bearing caps prior to installation of main bearing cap.
5. Push crankshaft forward using a prybar or similar tool to seat crankshaft thrust main bearing and crankshaft thrust washer.
6. With crankshaft pushed forward, install pry bars or similar tools to push both RH and LH front edges of No. 5 main bearing cap rearward and
position the lower crankshaft thrust main bearing rear face properly against the thrust face of the crankshaft.
NOTE: No. 5 main bearing cap must be seated until the main bearing cap bolts are fully tightened as described below.
7. Tighten new main bearing cap bolts one through ten in two steps as follows:
a. Tighten bolts in sequence to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
b. Rotate bolts in sequence an additional 85-95 degrees.
